Western Shortcake

Shortcake is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom in the 16th century and was traditionally served with strawberries and cream.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Western Shortcake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Strawberries
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 cup Whipping Cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
• 0.5 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries and sugar. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
5. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Add milk and stir until just combined.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times.
8. Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness and cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter.
9. Place the rounds onto a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Allow the biscuits to cool slightly.
11. To assemble, split the biscuits in half.
12. Spoon some strawberries onto the bottom half of each biscuit.
13. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
14. Place the other half of the biscuit on top.
15. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.